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Webinar: Global Trends in White Biotechnology 2025 and Beyond

Thursday 29 May 2025 - An overview of white biotechnology and its growing market opportunities; Exploration of major regulatory trends, including their impact on bioplastics such as PLA and PHAs; Insights into emerging technologies, such as AI-driven enzyme and protein engineering; Developments in fermentation and reactor systems aimed at improving biomanufacturing efficiency; Examination of persistent challenges, particularly around downstream processing (DSP); A forward-looking perspective on biomanufactured chemicals. IDTechEx's conclusions and strategic perspectives on the role of white biotechnology in a sustainable future

What a German Start-Up's First Test Could Mean for the Space Industry

A German start-up has completed a test of an inflatable heat shield, the first European and first private such operation. Inflatable heat shields represent the cutting edge of thermal protection systems, potentially holding the key to truly low-cost and democratized access to space. What does this test mean for the industry?

Rittal

Rittal is a German manufacturer of IT equipment such as enclosures, power systems, infrastructure, and accessories. In recent years, it has grown its product range for the data center industry offering racks, busbars, and thermal management systems.

Amazon: Custom Silicon

Amazon, a global technology giant, is a major player in AI infrastructure and is the largest hyperscale cloud provider globally. Amazon is developing its vertical integration strategy by designing custom silicon, including chips for AI training, AI inference, networking, and general-purpose workloads.

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives

Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.

Sealing the Future: Identifying Non-PFAS Materials for Seals & Gaskets

Despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty around PFAS in the US, the sealing industry faces pressure to find alternatives to PFAS-based materials used widely for their performance in demanding applications.

CATL: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

CATL is the leading manufacturer of Li-ion batteries globally. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Yanmar

IDTechEx spoke to Yanmar at Bauma 2025, revealing insights into the company's electric excavator, battery systems, and charging solutions.

Self-Healing Cities and Diamonds Out of Air

A future of sustainability that stretches across the planet, from CO₂-created diamonds and self-healing cities to deep ocean storage, could be reimagined with IDTechEx's large portfolio of sustainability market research. Finding new outlets for harmful gases, using robots to clean the streets, and opting for innovative methods to create clothing, food, and packaging could all allow the environment a chance to breathe.

Trends in GPUs for AI Data Centers

Innovation map of trends in Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for AI data centers.

FTI Group: Fire Protection for Electric Vehicles

FTI's key technology is a phenolic SMC that overcomes the traditional issues with phenolics. IDTechEx spoke to FTI to learn about its solutions for EV battery fire protection and battery pack covers.

China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race

This article discusses battery innovations in China and the role next-generation battery technologies play in improving battery performance and in enabling Europe and North America to build competitive battery industries.

BYD Energy Storage

BYD Energy Storage System, independently developed by the Chinese company BYD, is a key manufacturer of cells for Li-ion BESS and also acts as a BESS supplier. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Blumind

Blumind is a Canadian deep-tech startup developing ultra-low-power analog AI chips for edge computing, founded in 2020. Blumind's mission is to achieve sustainable AI by adding AI functionality whilst reducing overall power consumption.

Trends in GPU Alternatives for AI Data Centers

Innovation map of trends in GPU alternatives for AI data centers.

Trucking Investments - IDTechEx Explores Zero-Emission Trucks

As regulations get stricter around emissions targets, opting for electric trucks now could be a good investment for the future. By 2030, the EU aims to see a 45% reduction in truck emissions, which is expected to increase to 65% by 2035 and 90% by 2040.

Upcoming Webinar: Next-Generation Feedstocks and Lignin Valorization

Wednesday 28 May 2025 - The Future of Sustainable Chemicals: Next-Generation Feedstocks and Lignin Valorization; Conventional chemicals and decarbonization of the chemical industry; The potential of next-generation feedstocks as resources to produce sustainable chemicals; Lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock for biochemicals: challenges and opportunities; New applications for lignin valorization enabled by new extraction technologies

SonicEdge: Electrostatic MEMS Speakers

SonicEdge is an Israeli-Danish MEMS speaker company developing ultrasonic amplitude modulation-based MEMS speakers for consumer devices. Founded in 2019, it focuses on replacing traditional voice coil speakers with silicon-chip solutions for applications such as TWS earbuds and AR/VR headsets. Many MEMS speaker companies are using piezoelectric transduction, but Sonic Edge has opted for an all-silicon electrostatic approach. IDTechEx spoke to Sonic Edge to discuss its product offering and core technology in depth.

AI Chips for Data Center and Cloud to Exceed US$400 Billion by 2030

IDTechEx explores the AI chip markets and key technologies seen in today's AI data centers. This article unveils key trends in high-performance GPUs, custom AI ASICs, and emerging AI chip markets.

TE Connectivity: Connectors for Quantum Computing

TE Connectivity is a multinational supplier of sensors and connectors. Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke with TE Connectivity at the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit about connectors for the data center and quantum computing markets.